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HF3283 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses authorized to prohibit the carry of firearms by off-duty peace officers.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allow establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses in Minnesota to prohibit off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms on their premises.

Main Provisions

  • Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses can now create a policy to ban off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms within their premises.
  • This bill amends existing law to specify how establishments can enforce such a ban. It includes provisions for how to communicate the ban, either by prominent signage or direct communication.
  • Current rules regarding the posting of trespassing notices related to firearm bans are expanded to include off-duty officers under specific circumstances.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Existing Minnesota law prohibits private establishments from restricting firearms entirely in their parking areas and does not generally allow banning on-duty officers.
  • The amendment creates a new category by specifying that while establishments cannot generally prohibit firearms possessed by peace officers, they can make an exception for off-duty officers if they have an on-sale liquor license.
  • It clarifies conditions under which off-duty peace officers may be denied entry or required to follow the establishment's firearm policies.

Relevant Terms

  • Public Safety
  • On-sale intoxicating liquor license
  • Carry of firearms
  • Off-duty peace officer
  • Private establishment
  • Trespass notice
  • Firearm possession restrictions

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill modifies the conditions under which firearms can be prohibited in private establishments by amending section 624.714, subdivision 17.",
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        "Clarifies signage requirements for private establishments prohibiting firearms."
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      "summary": "Relates to existing penalties and enforcement under section 609.531.",
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    "citation": "626.84",
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